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Primrose Path

"The Play That Shocked New York And Rocked Broadway With Laughter!"

March 22, 1940 1h 33m 6.6/10 (24 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Primrose Path is a drama/romance film. directed by Gregory La Cava.

Starring Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, and Marjorie Rambeau

Synopsis

Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. When she meets and falls for a hard-working man, they marry and she hides her past from him. When he discovers the truth it jeopardizes their marriage.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 22, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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User Rating 6.6/10 Good (24 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primrose Path about?

Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. W...

Who directed Primrose Path?

Primrose Path was directed by Gregory La Cava.

How long is Primrose Path?

Primrose Path has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Primrose Path released?

Primrose Path was released on March 22, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Primrose Path?

The main cast of Primrose Path includes Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers, Miles Mander.